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San Antonio, Texas: Famous for its Spanish, Mexican and American Heritage

April 27, 2018May 4, 2018

After spending some time in Austin and New Braunfels, we continued our explorations of Texas with a two-day stay in San Antonio, the state’s most …

Memphis 2016 Our Travel Blog

Memphis Tennesse: Much more than Graceland

March 23, 2018May 4, 2018

To escape the cold and long Canadian winter, we had spent about a week in Texas, and after enjoying pleasantly warm and sunny weather in …

Memphis 2016

Downtown Memphis: Beale Street – America’s Most Iconic Street

February 28, 2018May 4, 2018

Downtown Memphis is rather compact and easy to explore on foot. Main Street is home to a number of eateries as well as the Main …

Austin 2016

Austin, Texas: The 6th Street Entertainment District, Saint Mary Cathedral and the Texas Capitol

April 2, 2016April 6, 2016

The double-decker sightseeing tour was perfect for getting an overview of Austin. As this was the last tour of the day, everyone disembarked on Sabine …

Austin 2016

Austin, Texas: First Explorations from a Double-Decker Bus

March 6, 2016April 6, 2016

Anybody who lives in Canada or has visited this country during the winter knows that the cold season can be very long and harsh. As …

Columbus Circle, at the southwestern end of Central Park
New York City 2015

New York City Explorations: the 2015 Us Open and A Walk on 8th Street

January 10, 2016January 25, 2016

New York City is of course home to the US Open, one of the tennis world’s four Grand Slams. As huge tennis fans, we took …

New York City 2015

New York City Explorations: Central Park and 96th Street

December 12, 2015January 25, 2016

New York City Explorations: Central Park and 96th Street On our second day in New York City we took the subway a couple of stops …

New York City 2015 New York City 2015 Our Travel Blog

New York City – Long Island City, Central Park and Washington Square Park

November 13, 2015November 18, 2015

New York City is one of my favourite city destinations. I have travelled to the Big Apple quite a number of times in recent years, …

Dolomites 2015

The Italian Dolomites – Driving from Cortina d’Ampezzo to Bolzano

November 11, 2015November 18, 2015

On our trip from Austria to Italy, our destination was Bolzano where we were going to spend the next four days. Leaving Cortina d’Ampezzo behind …

Catskills 2015

Haines Falls and the Kaaterskill Clove – Two Tourism Centres in the Northern Catskills

September 14, 2015September 17, 2015

Before we got ready to leave for New York City on the morning of August 30, 2015, I embarked on a quick walk through Haines …

Catskills 2015

Tannersville, New York – The Painted Village in the Sky

September 13, 2015September 17, 2015

Among the unique aspects of Tannersville are the bright and colourful facades on Main Street. As part of the vision of a local artist by …

Catskills 2015 Our Travel Blog

Exploring the Catskills: Mountain Golf and An Evening in Pretty Tannersville

September 12, 2015September 17, 2015

New York State offers some of the most picturesque landscapes in Eastern North America and we usually make a stop there on our way to …

Dolomites 2015

The Italian Dolomites – Driving from San Candido to Cortina d’Ampezzo

September 4, 2015September 17, 2015

I travel to Europe at least once a year, and this year, after my visit in Austria, I joined my brother and sister-in-law on a …

Niagara 2015

Niagara Falls Attractions: A Winter Walk around the Fallsview Area

August 17, 2015August 26, 2015

Having left the tropical refuge of the Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory behind, winter had fully engulfed me again. In the late afternoon of a freezing …

Niagara 2015

Niagara Falls Attractions: A Winter Visit to the Butterfly Conservatory

August 15, 2015August 26, 2015

It did not take me long to drive from the Niagara Falls History Museum I drove to the Niagara Parkway where I made a stop …

Niagara 2015

Niagara Falls Attractions: Family Day at the Niagara Falls History Museum

July 17, 2015July 27, 2015

My visit to the Heartland Forest on a cold day in February of 2015 had been lots of fun. After a short drive I arrived …

Niagara 2015 Niagara 2015 Our Travel Blog Travel Tools & Advice

Niagara Falls Attractions: Winterfest at Heartland Forest

July 15, 2015July 27, 2015

As part of my Niagara Travel Guide project I drove into the Niagara Region again. on February 16, 2015. It was Family Day, a public …

Hermosa Beach 2015

Santa Monica: Home of the Famous Pier and the End of Route 66

June 18, 2015June 18, 2015

From Marina del Rey and Venice Beach we kept driving north until we reached Santa Monica, one of the most popular beach towns in the …

Hermosa Beach 2015

A Driving Tour along the Pacific Ocean and a Stop in Marina del Rey

June 17, 2015June 18, 2015

On our second and last day in the Los Angeles area we embarked on a driving tour from Hermosa Beach and drove north near the …

Hermosa Beach 2015

The Palos Verdes Peninsula – Scenic Beauty and Gorgeous Coastal Lookouts

June 15, 2015June 18, 2015

After my first walk along the Strand in Hermosa Beach, I hopped in the car to drive about 20 minutes south to the Palos Verdes …

Hermosa Beach 2015

Hermosa Beach – Southern California Vibe At Its Best

June 14, 2015June 18, 2015

In March of 2015 we had spent a fabulous week in California’s Coachella Valley, exploring the Palm Springs area and watching the renowned PNB Parisbas …

California 2015

A Visit to the PNB Parisbas Open and the Desert Hills Premium Outlet

May 12, 2015May 12, 2015

March 13 was our third day at the BNP Parisbas Open in Indian Wells, and it was a great day for some outstanding tennis. We …

California 2015

A Visit to La Quinta & a Ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

May 6, 2015June 18, 2015

On a sunny March 11, 2015 I continued my discoveries of the Coachella Valley and drove from Palm Desert to La Quinta, a popular resort …

California 2015

Coachella Valley Travel: Shopping at River at Rancho Mirage and El Paseo

April 27, 2015June 18, 2015

Some of the mysteries of the desert had revealed themselves to me during my visit to the desert at the Coachella Valley Preserve. Inside this …

California 2015

Coachella Valley Travel: An Excursion to the Thousand Palms Oasis

April 23, 2015June 18, 2015

California’s Coachella Valley is extremely popular with winter travellers and snowbirds who enjoy the pleasant climate during the cold months. Our getaway in March of …

Puerto Vallarta 2015

Puerto Vallarta Travel: Exploring the Malecon, Isla Cuale and an Evening Walk in the Zona Romantica

April 19, 2015May 12, 2015

By about mid-afternoon of January 6, 2015, the Puerto Vallarta Food Tour had come to an end and all the participants went off in different …

California 2015

Discovering the Sights of Downtown Palm Springs

April 15, 2015June 18, 2015

To get a bit of exercise after lunch and to get to know downtown Palm Springs we continued our walk a walk westwards on Tahquitz …

California 2015

A Spring Getaway to California featuring Palm Springs and Indian Wells

April 14, 2015June 18, 2015

Spectator sports-related travel is a huge part of tourism across the world, whether it’s the Olympics, soccer championships, Formula 1 races or other big sports …

Puerto Vallarta 2015

Puerto Vallarta Food Tour: Tuba Water, Mole and Mexican Candy

April 7, 2015April 7, 2015

Our Puerto Vallarta Food Tour continued. After an interesting culinary walk through the city’s Zona Romantica we crossed the Cuale River on a swaying wooden …

Puerto Vallarta 2015

Puerto Vallarta Food Tour: More Tacos, the Pier, Coconuts, Ceviche & Tortillas

March 6, 2015March 6, 2015

As we continued our Puerto Vallarta Food Tour towards the city’s waterfront we stopped at Tacos El Cuñado (which literally means “brother-in-law”), another family owned …

Puerto Vallarta 2015

The Puerto Vallarta Food Tour: Tacos, Restaurant Row and Chocolate

March 3, 2015March 6, 2015

It was slightly overcast on January 6, 2015 when I took the bus into downtown Puerto Vallarta. On this day I had planned expand my …

Puerto Vallarta 2015

Ziplining in Puerto Vallarta: Adventure, Action and Adrenaline

February 23, 2015February 23, 2015

In the late morning of January 5, 2015 I made my way from the Canto del Sol Resort to the office of Vallarta Adventures, just …

Puerto Vallarta 2015

Hacienda El Divisadero: A Culinary Tour of Mexico

February 10, 2015February 10, 2015

Our horseback riding adventure and our visit to the Petroglyphs had been a great way to get a feel for a truly Mexican landscape. When …

Puerto Vallarta 2015

Hacienda El Divisadero: Ancient Petroglyphs & a Horseback Riding Adventure

February 8, 2015February 10, 2015

Breakfast at the Hacienda El Divisadero, a cheese sampling and a Raicilla (or Mexican moonshine) tasting had already sensitized me to an authentic Mexican experience. …

Puerto Vallarta 2015

The Real Mexico at Hacienda El Divisadero: Mexican Breakfast, an Introduction to Mexican Cheese & a Raicilla Tasting

February 3, 2015February 3, 2015

My visit to the historic country town of El Tuito had given me a taste of the real Mexico during my excursion from Puerto Vallarta. …

Puerto Vallarta 2015

A Country Excursion to Mismaloya and El Tuito

January 23, 2015February 10, 2015

On my second day in Puerto Vallarta I had a full day planned – an excursion into the countryside south of the city. In the …

Puerto Vallarta 2015

First Explorations of Puerto Vallarta

January 22, 2015January 22, 2015

January 3, 2015 was my first day in Puerto Vallarta. On a freezing winter day in Toronto I got up at 2:30 am, arrived at …

Puerto Vallarta 2015

Puerto Vallarta – More Than a Beach Paradise

January 21, 2015January 21, 2015

Our regular readers know that Mexico is one of my favourite travel destinations and I have reported from Mexico frequently over the last 10 years. …

Scottish Highlands 2014

Exploring the Scottish Highlands: A Boat Tour of Loch Ness and a Stroll in Pitlochry

October 10, 2014November 14, 2014

After spending about half an hour at Urquhart Castle, our group was now ready to embark on a short boat tour on Loch Ness. We …

Scottish Highlands 2014

A Visit to the Scottish Highlands: The Imposing Three Sisters, Ben Nevis and Urquhart Castle

October 8, 2014November 11, 2014

During our day trip across the Scottish Highlands we stopped at the Three Sisters, three spectacular peaks that are located in Glen Coe, a long …

Glasgow 2014

A Doubledecker Sightseeing Tour of Glasgow and the Riverside Museum

October 6, 2014November 11, 2014

On my second day in Scotland, May 29, 2014, the weather was again cloudy, drizzly and cool, but that did not stop me from going …

Edinburgh 2014

Edinburgh Explored: The Royal Mile and New Town

October 4, 2014November 11, 2014

After my visit to Edinburgh Castle I strolled along the top portion of the Royal Mile, a long thoroughfare actually composed of four ancient streets …

Edinburgh 2014

An Introduction to Edinburgh: St. Mary’s Cathedral, Castle Rock and Edinburgh Castle

October 2, 2014November 11, 2014

My first full day in Edinburgh, May 28, 2014, was a bit of a grey and drizzly affair. Determined to get the most out of …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

Retiring and Vacationing in San Miguel de Allende: A Visit to Los Senderos

September 22, 2014November 12, 2014

San Miguel de Allende has long been a city that has attracted the attention of North American travellers and expats who strive for a full …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

San Miguel de Allende: The Panteón de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Cemetary and Cubafest

September 20, 2014November 12, 2014

Brilliant sunshine greeted me again on March 8, 2014 when I set off on another mission to explore more of San Miguel de Allende. I …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

Landmarks in San Miguel de Allende: La Biblioteca

September 18, 2014November 12, 2014

After my excursion to Rancho Los Labradores I went back into the historic centre of San Miguel de Allende to explore another well-known landmark. “La …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

Retiring in San Miguel de Allende: A Tour of Rancho Los Labradores

September 16, 2014November 12, 2014

After an enjoyable lunch at Café Contento it was time to explore another entirely different aspect of San Miguel. Many people from Canada and the …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

San Miguel Festivals: The Fiesta del Senor de la Reqonquista and Lunch at Café Contento

September 14, 2014November 12, 2014

It’s incredible, but every day in San Miguel de Allende was more beautiful than the last. March 7, 2014 was no exception as the sun …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

Learning about Mexican Culture at the Toy Museum of San Miguel de Allende

September 12, 2014November 11, 2014

The sun was beaming down again on March 6, 2014 when I took the local bus into downtown San Miguel de Allende. In the morning …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

Exploring Queretaro: The Plaza de Armas, Temple of the Congregation, de Museo de Arte and More

September 10, 2014November 11, 2014

On March 5, 2014, Luis Casareal from Transportes Turisticos la Luz and I continued from Mineral de Pozos to the city of Santiago de Querétaro, …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

Mineral de Pozos: A Former Mining Village turned into a Centre of Arts and Tourism

September 8, 2014November 12, 2014

It was another gorgeous sunny day when local expert Luis Casareal and I embarked on an out-of-town excursion on March 5, 2014 from San Miguel …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

The Botanical Garden of San Miguel de Allende and the Tianguis del Martes Tuesday Market

September 6, 2014December 9, 2014

The sun was already beaming down from a blue sky on March 4, 2014 when I set out to explore another interesting destination in San …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

San Miguel Travel: Art at La Fabrica Aurora and Dinner at Los Milagros

September 6, 2014November 11, 2014

On the way back to San Miguel from my visit to La Gruta and Atotonilco, local expert Pablo and I stopped at La Fabrica Aurora, …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

The Mask Museum of San Miguel de Allende, La Gruta and Atotonilco

September 4, 2014November 11, 2014

March 3, 2014, another gorgeous day, started with a visit to the Mask Museum of San Miguel de Allende. Former advertising executive Bill LeVasseur, who …

Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
Grey County 2014

Dinner in Collingwood and a Visit to the Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain

August 10, 2014September 25, 2014

Now that we had explored the facilities of the Pretty River Valley Country Inn it was early evening and time for dinner. I asked inn …

Pretty River Valley Country Inn
Grey County 2014

Lunch at the Bruce Wine Bar in Thornbury and a Visit of the Pretty River Valley Country Inn

August 9, 2014September 25, 2014

After our visit to the Georgian Trail in Grey County it was early afternoon and definitely time for lunch. The drive from Collingwood to Thornbury …

Georgian Hills Vineyards
Grey County 2014

A Perfect Pairings Wine Tasting at Georgian Hills Vineyards

August 8, 2014September 25, 2014

On our second day in Grey County, we enjoyed breakfast at the Guesthouse at Lake Eugenia. Our hostess Rosanne Caruso had made delicious crepes for …

Loch Ness, one of Scotland's most fascinating destinations
Scottish Highlands 2014

A Bus Tour of the Scottish Highlands: Wool and Highland Cattle in the Trossachs

August 8, 2014November 11, 2014

Finally, I saw my first day of sunshine in Scotland on May 30, 2014. Almost my entire trip to Europe had been blessed with warm …

Glasgow 2014

Discoveries of Glasgow: The Necropolis and the People’s Palace

August 8, 2014November 12, 2014

A mishap with my camera forced me to cut my visit at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum short. A travel writer and photographer is obviously no good …

Dam Pub in Thornbury
Grey County 2014

A Pleasant Evening and Interesting Family Stories at the Dam Pub in Thornbury

August 6, 2014September 25, 2014

From the Beaver Valley we drove a short distance to the pretty country town of Thornbury, which is located where the Beaver River flows into …

Beaver River
Grey County 2014

Paddling in the Scenic Beaver Valley

August 5, 2014September 25, 2014

After our visit to Flesherton we continued our explorations of Grey County and drove past the quaint hamlet of Eugenia Falls which is famous for …

Flesherton
Grey County 2014

Walking through Flesherton, a Nice Country Village

August 4, 2014September 25, 2014

We had really enjoyed our bike ride around Eugenia Lake, but now we were definitely getting hungry. As part of our explorations of Grey County …

Eugenia Lake
Grey County 2014

Eugenia Falls – A Great Getaway Destination

August 3, 2014September 25, 2014

Living in a vibrant metropolis like Toronto with all its summer festivals and street parties is exciting, but every once in a while it’s just …

Austria 2014

My Last Day in Weiz and Saying Goodbye to Austria (Until Next Year)

July 3, 2014August 12, 2014

My last full day in Austria had arrived and started, like all my other days before during this Europe trip, with brilliant sunshine. In the …

Austria 2014

Styria – One of Austria’s Hidden Gems and a Great Place for Hiking

July 2, 2014August 12, 2014

So far I had been absolutely fortunate on my European trip – the weather had been gorgeous with no clouds in the sky for 10 …

Austria 2014

Culture, Farmers’ Markets, Churches and a High School Reunion in My Home Town of Weiz

July 1, 2014August 11, 2014

On May 23, 2014 our time in Vienna came to an end and we boarded a train back to Graz, Austria’s second largest city. From …

Vienna 2014

A Visit to the Quirky Hundertwasserhaus, a Bike Ride on the Donauinsel and Other Explorations around Vienna

June 30, 2014August 11, 2014

Vienna is not short on iconic destinations, and we continued our May 22, 2014 sightseeing adventure with a visit to the Hundertwasserhaus, a whimsical multi-coloured …

Vienna 2014

Culinary Delights at the Naschmarket in Vienna, Architectural Preservation at the Gasometers and a Visit to the Bahnorama Observation Tower

June 29, 2014August 11, 2014

As the morning sun was shining down on us on May 22, 2014 we started our explorations of Vienna with a visit to the Naschmarkt, …

Vienna 2014

An Evening in Old Town Vienna with a Visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Graben and Hotel Sacher

June 28, 2014August 11, 2014

It was getting late as we arrived back in Vienna in our speed boat after our excursion to Bratislava. We took the subway into the …

Bratislava 2014

A Visit to Grassalkovich Palace in Bratislava

June 27, 2014August 11, 2014

After having explored the compact medieval city core of Bratislava I still had about four hours left until our boat was going to depart back …

Bratislava 2014

Exploring the Medieval Streets of Old Town Bratislava

June 26, 2014August 11, 2014

Bratislava has a very compact historic centre while the outskirts of the city are characterized by a large agglomeration of Communist-era buildings. Having explored downtown …

Bratislava 2014

A Speed Boat Trip to Bratislava and a Sightseeing Tour in a Little Red Fire Truck

June 25, 2014August 11, 2014

The weather in Vienna couldn’t have been any better on May 21, 2014 when we embarked on another day of explorations. On this day, we …

Vienna 2014

The Prater – Vienna’s Amusement Park, the Belvedere, Schönbrunn Castle and an Evening in Grinzing

June 24, 2014August 11, 2014

Continuing my explorations of Vienna on a sunny May 20, 2014 I wanted to go from the first district downtown to the Prater, the city’s …

Vienna 2014

Exploring Vienna’s Ringstrasse, the Votivkirche, the Burgtheater, Hofgarten and Burggarten

June 23, 2014August 11, 2014

The Ringstrasse, Vienna’s opulent boulevard, features a large collection of impressive historicist buildings from the second half of the 19th century. After passing by the …

Vienna 2014

Viennese Discoveries at the Karlskirche, the Vienna Secession Building, the Vienna State Opera and the Ringstrasse

June 22, 2014August 11, 2014

Another gorgeous day was in store for us on May 20, 2014. While my brother and sister-in-law went hiking in the Vienna Woods I set …

Hawkesbury 2013

La Maison de L’Ile in Hawkesbury and the Old Jail of L’Orignal

June 20, 2014August 8, 2014

My last day in Champlain Township in Eastern Ontario began with a relaxing breakfast at the Abadin Bed and Breakfast. Hosts Shirley and Ed were …

Hawkesbury 2013

Vankleek Hill: A Visit to Garden Path Homemade Soap and Beau’s Octoberfest

June 19, 2014August 8, 2014

On a sunny Saturday afternoon in early October, local expert Louise Sproule and I continued our explorations of Vankleek Hill and the surrounding area. We …

Hawkesbury 2013

Vankleek Hill: The Stores on High Street, Historic Murals and Victorian Heritage

June 18, 2014August 8, 2014

During a walk on High Street, the main street of Vankleek Hill, I got to meet several of the local merchants and I admired the historic murals that

Hawkesbury 2013

Vankleek Hill, Ontario’s Gingerbread Capital: Visiting the Farmers Market, the Higginson Tower, the Arbor Gallery and the Vankleek Hill Museum

June 17, 2014August 8, 2014

On our way from L’Orignal to Vankleek Hill, local expert Jacques des Besquets stopped the car in several strategic spots so I could get some …

Hawkesbury 2013

A Visit to Abadin Bed and Breakfast, Dinner in Hawkesbury and a Walking Tour of l’Orignal

June 15, 2014August 5, 2014

On the first weekend of October 2013 I embarked on another Ontario excursion – this time to Eastern Ontario, more precisely the Ottawa Valley and …

New York City 2013

New York City Discoveries: The South Street Seaport, West Village and Greenwich Village

June 14, 2014July 31, 2014

After my explorations on Wall Street I arrived at the South Street Seaport, a historic area on the east side of Manhattan, just south of …

New York City 2013

Exploring Lower Manhattan: St. Paul’s Chapel, the Freedom Tower, Trinity Church and Wall Street

June 13, 2014July 31, 2014

Walking south along Broadway I continued my tour of Lower Manhattan until I reached St. Paul’s Chapel. Constructed in 1764, this is the oldest surviving …

New York City 2013

New York City: A Visit to the US Open, Exploring Foley Square and the Woolworth Building

June 12, 2014July 31, 2014

New York City is an amazing destination for sports fans. Baseball fans can enjoy watching the New York Yankees and the New York Mets; basketball …

Catskills 2013

The Town of Catskill is Full of Cats

June 11, 2014March 5, 2015

During our explorations of the Hudson Valley we made a stop at Catskill Point, located in the town of the same name at the confluence …

Catskills 2013

Historic Towns along the Hudson River: Coxsackie, Athens and the Rip van Winkle Bridge

June 10, 2014July 31, 2014

Continuing our explorations in the Catskills region, we drove to Coxsackie, a historic town on the banks of the mighty Hudson River. The strange-sounding name …

Catskills 2013

A Little Bit of Germany in the Catskills: The Historic Bavarian Manor Country Inn

June 9, 2014July 31, 2014

Sports travel is an important part of the tourism industry, and people travel far and wide to attend football, baseball, hockey or basketball games and …

Ontario 2005-2013

Oakville, a Scenic Destination with a Great Waterfront

June 8, 2014July 31, 2014

The sun was shining on a nice Saturday in September when I embarked on another local excursion, this time to Oakville, Ontario, located about 20 …

Ontario 2005-2013

Exploring Lake Simcoe: Keswick, Jacksons Point and Sibbald Point

June 7, 2014July 31, 2014

On a gorgeous Friday morning in early September of 2013 I decided to go on a driving tour and explore some destinations close to home. …

Champlain Township 2013

La Maison de L’Ile in Hawkesbury and the Old Jail of L’Orignal

June 5, 2014July 31, 2014

My last day in Champlain Township in Eastern Ontario began with a relaxing breakfast at the Abadin Bed and Breakfast. Hosts Shirley and Ed were …

Champlain Township 2013

Vankleek Hill: A Visit to Garden Path Homemade Soap and Beau’s Octoberfest

June 4, 2014July 31, 2014

On a sunny Saturday afternoon in early October, local expert Louise Sproule and I continued our explorations of Vankleek Hill and the surrounding area. We …

Champlain Township 2013

Vankleek Hill: The Stores on High Street, Historic Murals and Victorian Heritage

June 3, 2014July 31, 2014

After our tasty lunch at Vert Fourchette, local expert Louse Sproule – the publisher of “The Review”, the award winning local newspaper – took me …

Champlain Township 2013

Vankleek Hill, Ontario’s Gingerbread Capital: Visiting the Farmers Market, the Higginson Tower, the Arbor Gallery and the Vankleek Hill Museum

June 2, 2014July 31, 2014

On our way from L’Orignal to Vankleek Hill, local expert Jacques des Besquets stopped the car in several strategic spots so I could get some …

Champlain Township 2013

Champlain Township: A Visit to Abadin Bed and Breakfast, Dinner in Hawkesbury and a Walking Tour of l’Orignal

June 1, 2014July 31, 2014

On the first weekend of October 2013 I embarked on another Ontario excursion – this time into Eastern Ontario, more precisely the Ottawa Valley and …

Vienna 2014

Vienna Attractions: the Hofburg Palace, the Bermuda Triangle & the Museumsquartier

May 26, 2014June 26, 2014

 On our first day in Vienna, May 19, 2014 we continued our walk through the first district to the Michaelerplatz (St. Michael’s Square) which faces …

Vienna 2014

Arrival in Vienna: Exploring the Stadtpark, St. Stephens Cathedral and the Graben

May 24, 2014June 26, 2014

After a couple of exciting days in Venice I boarded the train at the Santa Lucia railway station and headed north to Austria, my native …

Venice 2014

Discoveries of Venice: the Rialto Bridge, Canale Grande, the Piazza San Marco and Giudecca Island

May 22, 2014June 18, 2014

The weather was absolutely brilliant on May 17, 2014 when I started my explorations of Venice. I only had one full day in “La Serenissima”, …

Brussels 2014

Discovering Brussels on a Layover to Venice

May 20, 2014June 18, 2014

During my 6 hours layover on the way to Venice, I decided to leave the Brussels Airport, take the train and explore the Belgian capital to see some of the main sights such as the Groote Markt, the Galeries Saint Hubert, the Cathedral, the Royal Palace and the Palace of Justice.

Asheville 2014

Fantastic Architecture in Asheville: the Jackson Building, Grove Arcade and the Basilica of St. Lawrence

May 18, 2014June 24, 2014

Asheville, North Carolina, has a great collection of early 20th century architecture. After a day of rain and ugly weather I made it my mission …

Asheville 2014

A Trolley Tour through Asheville, North Carolina

May 16, 2014June 18, 2014

In the northern part of the US and Canada, spring often arrives very late; cold and grey weather can last into April and sometimes even …

San Miguel de Allende 2014

Exploring San Miguel de Allende: Visiting the Instituto Allende, the Parque Juarez and the Santa Cruz del Chorro Chapel

April 23, 2014June 24, 2014

After a night of pretty heavy fever I woke up with major congestion and a headache on March 2, 2014. It was another brilliant day …

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